Where Shadows Meet Structure
Innovation spirals forward
We're not your typical studio. We build spaces that breathe, adapt, and honestly respect the environment they're part of.
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Innovation spirals forward
We're not your typical studio. We build spaces that breathe, adapt, and honestly respect the environment they're part of.
Based in Vancouver, we've spent years figuring out how to make buildings that don't just look good but actually work with their surroundings.
Dark modern aesthetics meet real sustainability here. Not the greenwashing kind - the kind where we actually measure carbon footprints and design for longevity. Our projects tend to have this moody, contemplative quality while being incredibly functional. It's not easy balancing that, but that's kinda what makes it interesting.
Urban regeneration is where we really get excited. Taking forgotten spaces and turning them into something people actually want to be around? That's the good stuff.
More About UsSix core services that we've refined over countless projects. Each one's got its own challenges, and honestly, that's what keeps us coming back.
Homes that work for how people actually live. We spend time understanding routines, habits, the weird quirks that make a space yours.
Offices, retail spaces, mixed-use developments. The kind that make employees not dread Monday mornings and customers wanna stick around.
This is where things get real interesting. Taking neglected areas and reimagining them without erasing their history or character.
We help other firms figure out the sustainability piece. Materials, energy systems, the whole lifecycle - it's complicated but worth it.
Making every square foot count. It's like spatial Tetris, but with better lighting and way more consideration for human psychology.
Old buildings have stories. We preserve them while making sure they're actually usable for modern needs. Delicate balance.
Each project teaches us something new. These three are pretty representative of what we're about right now - mixing dark aesthetics with genuine sustainability.
Full Portfolio
Multi-family housing, Vancouver
Creative workspace renovation
Public space revitalization
Look, we're in 2025. If you're still designing buildings that waste energy and resources, you're doing it wrong. Every project we take on starts with the environmental impact conversation.
We're talking passive solar design, reclaimed materials, rainwater harvesting, green roofs - but only when it makes sense for the specific site and budget. No cookie-cutter solutions here.
Our dark aesthetic actually helps with this. Dark facades can reduce heat island effects when done right, and the materials we prefer tend to age better, lasting longer without needing replacement.
Our ApproachGot a project in mind? Just wanna chat about architecture? We're pretty easy to reach. Drop by our Granville Street studio or hit us up.
(604) 555-8847
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studio@gloomhavenvortex.info
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1247 Granville Street
Suite 302
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M5